{"product_id":"saint-joseph-catholic-8-plush-doll-protector-of-holy-family","title":"Saint Joseph Catholic 8\" Plush Doll — Protector of Holy Family","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Joseph Plush 8\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and spouse of the Virgin Mary, was a carpenter from Nazareth. Joseph protected the Holy Family through extraordinary trials — accepting Mary as his wife despite mystery, fleeing to Egypt with his family, and raising the Son of God with quiet faithfulness. He was a man of deep faith, courage, and obedience to God’s will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint Joseph teaches us the virtues of \u003cb\u003efaithful service and humble strength\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFeast Days: March 19 \u0026amp; May 1 | Patron of Workers and Fathers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRead more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littledropsofwater.com\/blogs\/itsfuntobecatholicblog\/saint-joseph-the-quiet-strength-of-the-holy-family\"\u003eSaint Joseph, the quiet guardian of the Holy Family, and why fathers and workers turn to him →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT MAKES HIM SPECIAL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plush is hand-designed by Little Drops of Water and crafted in soft, cuddle-ready fabric. He wears the simple robes of a carpenter of Nazareth, holding a lily of purity, with a gentle, watchful expression. At about 8 inches tall, he is sized to be carried through the day, tucked into bed at night, and hugged as often as a child likes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Catholic Plush Doll from Little Drops of Water is hand-designed and made to be loved — soft to hold, with embroidered features and no hard pieces, so a child’s first encounter with a saint is something gentle, huggable, and entirely their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA REFLECTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph said little in the Gospels and did much: he took Mary into his home, led his family to safety, and raised the Son of God with quiet, steady faithfulness. His is the strength that serves without seeking notice. To keep Saint Joseph near is to be reminded that humble, dependable love is the strength that holds a family together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePERFECT FOR THE FAMILIES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA keepsake gift for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003efather\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003enew dad\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a \u003cstrong\u003egodfather\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eworker\u003c\/strong\u003e, tradesman, or anyone in need of employment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA child’s \u003cstrong\u003eBaptism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Communion\u003c\/strong\u003e, or name day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efeast of Saint Joseph (March 19)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSaint Joseph the Worker (May 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFather’s Day\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eChristmas\u003c\/strong\u003e, or a \u003cstrong\u003ehousewarming\u003c\/strong\u003e blessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere he belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is at home in a child’s arms first of all — on the pillow at bedtime, in the car seat on a long drive, in a backpack on the first day of school, or beside a crib as a soft first patron. He also pairs with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littledropsofwater.com\/products\/st-joseph\"\u003eSaint Joseph Miniature Saint Statue\u003c\/a\u003e for the family altar or shelf, and with the free \u003ca href=\"[COLORING-URL-TBD]\"\u003eSaint Joseph coloring page\u003c\/a\u003e included with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littledropsofwater.com\/collections\/plush\"\u003eCatholic Plush Dolls\u003c\/a\u003e collection to find him among the saints and Marian devotions made soft for little hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCare Instructions: Spot-clean gently with mild soap and water. Designed with love by Little Drops of Water® — placing every home under St. Joseph’s care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Drops of Water","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48977736040633,"sku":"940333","price":24.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/little-drops-of-water-plushie-saint-joseph-plushie-1179487401.webp?v=1787620645","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/saint-joseph-catholic-8-plush-doll-protector-of-holy-family","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}